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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2001 Mayor Bergeson stated he had other issues he wished clarified and thererfore supported the motion to • table consideration of the interim ordinance. Councilmember O'Donnell believed that a headline regarding this issue has already been made and no matter when the ordinance is passed there will be another headline at that time. He shared Mayor Bergeson's concerns regarding how the proposed moratorium would affect commercial and industrial development. He stated that he supports commercial and industrial growth within the City, however, he was concerned about residential development reaching a record pace over the next two to three years. He stated he supported managing the growth, as well as the proposed interim moratorium. Councilmember O'Donnell feared that tabling the proposed interim o process and he wished for the process to start immediately in order f place as soon as possible. ' Therefore, he would vote against the mo felt if City staff does not deliver the necessary information d session, then the Council could consider tabling the second re e would delay the dinances to be in e the ordinance. He 9, 2002 Council work e ordinance at that time. Councilmember Carlson believed that a large part of the of pct Council will have on the development of the community, both commercial and side ` 'al, is how the Council handles this matter. She stated the Council had been able to comem%� a team during the comprehensive plan update and the challenge will be to come to a team again in moving through the moratorium and getting the comprehensive p1. .prove' a d in place for the benefit of the entire City. Councilmember Dahl believed that the deve of what cities are doing and that they is a good common sense action for s of commercial and industrial uses are always aware proposed moratorium makes good business and Councilmember Dahl did not e onion to table the interim ordinance. • Councilmember Carlson vote ncilmember O'Donnell voted nay. Councilmember Dahl voted nay. Council eine" r •ted yea. Mayor Bergeson voted yea. Motion failed on a vo e o to three. Mayor Bergeson called fo s motion based on staff's recommended action. Y g Councilmember O'Donnell moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 23-01, as presented. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. Councilmember Carlson noted the proposed ordinance states that the purpose of the interim ordinance was to protect the planning process; to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and to ensure that the City and its citizens retain the benefits of, and the protection afforded by, the City's comprehensive plan and offical controls until the study process is completed and any modifications to the City's official controls become effective. She felt that these statements explained the strong need • 16